Since the beginning, Sterling has been the economic hub of northeast Colorado offering residents and visitors a charming yet unique shopping experience. Now more than ever, these same local businesses could use your help. Here are a few different ways you can #supportlocal today: > Get takeout/delivery from your favorite restaurant > Inquire about Gift Cards > Leave a supportive note on their social media pages > Write them a review from your last great experiences Visit this link to learn more about who is currently open.

Dear visitors, We miss your weekends at North Sterling State Park, your big smiles at the quaint Simkins Parlour, your friendly cheers at Parts & Labor Brewing Company, your relaxed attitude at the Overland Trail Recreation Area, your full tummies at Hootenanies. And we miss YOU! We wish you were here, but when the time is right and we can see you again, know that we’ll be here waiting for you. Love, Sterling and Logan County   (Click here for important information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.)  

One of the biggest events of the year in Sterling is the Logan County Fair & Rodeo, held the first full week of August, this year being July 30-August 9. What a celebration it will be! Rodeos, agriculture and livestock exhibits, carnival, demolition derby, parade, country music concert and much, much more. Tonight, we will find out who will be the featured entertainment for the concert. Join us in a virtual reveal on the Logan County Fair & Rodeo Facebook page  at 5:30 p.m, tonight, Friday, March 20. Tickets for the concert as well as all grandstand events will go on sale at that...

Visit Sterling – the economic hub of northeast Colorado and lovely capital city of Logan County – to view the Construction Exhibit currently on display. This colorful public installation will be ongoing for a while, but everything else is business as usual! Remember to dial down your speedometer and enjoy the slower pace. Watch for workers, new signage, and different lanes and directions and striping and turn arrows. Explore new parking spots as you continue to visit your favorite shops and eateries. Wave at fellow drivers with all five fingers and maybe even flash a smile. Go ahead...

How To Make The Most of Leap Year’s Extra Day Sample some of our unique sights and stops as a free-range tourist in a relaxed atmosphere. There will never be a traffic jam or long waiting lines. Whether you’re planning a trip to Sterling or are just passing through, there is plenty to do and see.  1.       View the Bradford Rhea tree sculptures 2.       Catch a movie at the Fox 5 Theatre 3.       Breathe in our fresh air and wide open spaces 4.       Feel like a kid with a double scoop at Simkins Parlour 5.       See the historical paintings by Eugene Carara 6.       Explore North...

We’ve got the space to find your place! Do you like to get away from the busy trappings of life, avoid traffic jams and stay clear of long lines? Sterling and Logan County may be just what you’re looking for. Here you’ll find a variety of ideas to fill your itinerary with activities for every level of adventure. Our culinary culture includes down home favorites at the local diners and exquisite cuisine in upscale restaurants. A gigantic scoop of hard ice cream is a favorite at the charming Simkins Parlour, and the Hot Spot Smokehouse has some of the best barbecue...

1) Art and Culture in Logan County See why Logan County is the art and culture center for northeast Colorado. Known for its tree sculptures by renowned artist Bradford Rhea, Sterling also boasts the region’s largest display of bronze artwork in this corner of the state. Many talented artists have colored Logan County with striking murals in both Sterling and Merino, and new metal art creations are popping up in several parks and other public places. 2) Explore Sterling and Logan County Day Trips Sample some of our unique sights and stops as a free-range tourist in a relaxed atmosphere....

1) Art and Culture in Logan County See why Logan County is the art and culture center for northeast Colorado. Known for its tree sculptures by renowned artist Bradford Rhea, Sterling also boasts the region’s largest display of bronze artwork in this corner of the state. Many talented artists have colored Logan County with striking murals in both Sterling and Merino, and new metal art creations are popping up in several parks and other public places. 2) Explore Sterling and Logan County Day Trips Sample some of our unique sights and stops as a free-range tourist in a relaxed atmosphere....

1. Skip the Traffic Jams Are you looking to plan a visit to Sterling? Find a variety of ideas to fill your itinerary. Maybe you love museums or hiking and biking? Perhaps you enjoy golf or disc golf or fishing and boating? Here you’ll discover a plethora of activities for every level of adventure. And to top it all off, you’ll rarely be caught in a traffic jam or stand in line! Ready for some free-range tourism? We’ve got the space to find your place. 2. Ditch the Long Lines Our culinary culture includes down home favorites at the local diners and exquisite cuisine in upscale...

  1. Many Things to Do Are you looking to plan a visit to Sterling? Find a variety of ideas to fill your itinerary. Maybe you love museums or hiking and biking? Perhaps you enjoy golf or disc golf or fishing and boating? Here you’ll discover a plethora of activities for every level of adventure. And to top it all off, you’ll rarely be caught in a traffic jam or stand in line! Ready for some free-range tourism? We’ve got the space to find your place. 2. Numerous Places to Eat Our culinary culture includes down home favorites at the local diners and exquisite cuisine in upscale...

1. Many Things to Do Are you looking to plan a visit to Sterling? Here you’ll discover a plethora of activities for every level of adventure. And to top it all off, you’ll rarely be caught in a traffic jam or stand in line! Ready for some free-range tourism? We’ve got the space to find your place. 2. Numerous Places to Eat Our culinary culture includes down home favorites at the local diners and exquisite cuisine in upscale restaurants. A gigantic scoop of hard ice cream is a favorite at the charming Simkins Parlour and the Hot Spot Smokehouse has some of the best barbecue around. Stop at...

1. Traditional It’s “Christmas on the Prairie” at the Overland Trail Museum in Sterling. Walk around the museum grounds adoring the twinkling lights and beautifully decorated buildings from 5 to 7 pm, Mondays, Dec. 9, 16 and 23. Have a cup of hot apple cider and cookies or roasted chestnuts while enjoying various festive entertainers. In the spirit of Christmas all open house dates at the museum are FREE admission. 2. Memorable Sterling Public Library is the home of the annual Parade of Trees, held throughout the holiday season, with hundreds of decorated trees on display. An Open House is...